Portland's Passionate Populist

My name is Deian.

About a Century ago, my ancestors immigrated to the USA, as workers, and later became citizens. They were essentially aliens in their state, and fought a long and hard battle that culminated in their grandchildren being able to go to College. Many years later, a new chapter in their American Story has opened. 

Their Autistic Great-Grandson is running for City Council of his city: Portland, Oregon. 

My name is Deian Salazar(Pronounced Dee-inn Sall-uh-zar), and I have lived a tough life. I've moved from city to city, state to state, living in places all across the country. I was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, but my earliest memories are from where I lived in San Diego, California. After I lived in Salt Lake City, then moved here to Portland Oregon in Middle School. I voraciously studied history, economics, psychology, foreign policy, and the challenges of the community. I grew up in a fosterhome, with nothing to call my own, prejudiced due to my Autism, waiting for the time I could contribute to the people and lead.

And now I'm ready to give back. As the First Autistic Politician in Oregonian History. 

#PTBP

(Proud to be Portlander)